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Friday

Nov 23, 2012 at 2:00 AM

Varsity Theatre and Ashland Street Cinemas

Varsity Theatre

Schedule effective

Nov. 21-29

Lincoln

Times: 11/22-25 early show: 1:45 Daily showtimes: 5:10 8:30

A revealing drama that focuses on the 16th president's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come. Directed by Tony Kushner. Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn. Rated PG-13 for an intense scene of war violence, some images of carnage and brief strong language/149m.

The Sessions

Times: 11/22-25 early show: 1:55 Daily showtimes: 4:20 6:45 9:10

A man confined to an iron lung is determined at age 38 to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Directed by Ben Lewin. Starring John Hawkes, Helen Hunt. Rated R for strong sexuality including graphic nudity and frank dialogue/95m.

Flight

Times: 11/22-25 early show: 2:20 Daily showtimes: 5:30 8:40

In this action-packed, mystery thriller, Academy Award-winner, Denzel Washington stars as Whip Whitaker, a seasoned airline pilot, who miraculously crash-lands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly every soul on board. After the crash, Whip is hailed as a hero, but as more is learned, more questions than answers arise as to who or what was really at fault and what really happened on that plane. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Starring Denzel Washington, Kelly Reilly. Rated R for drug and alcohol abuse, language, sexuality/nudity and an intense action sequence/139m.

Argo

Times: 11/22-25 early show: 1:15 Daily showtimes: 3:50 6:25 9:00

A CIA "exfiltration" specialist comes up with a plan to get American hostages out of Iran during the 1979 crisis. Based on a true story. Starring Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin. Rated R for language and some violent images/120m.

Skyfall

Times: 11/22-25 early show: 1:35 Daily showtimes: 5:00 8:15

Daniel Craig is back as Ian Fleming's James Bond 007 in Skyfall, the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time. In Skyfall, Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. Directed by Sam Mendes. Starring Craig, Javier Bardem, Dame Judi Dench, Naomie Harris, Berenice Marlohe, Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney. Rated PG-13 for intense violent sequences throughout, some sexuality, language and smoking/143m.

An epic and magical adventure that tells the story of Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman, and Jack Frost — legendary characters with previously unknown extraordinary abilities. When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children everywhere. Directed by Peter Ramsey. Featuring the voice talents of Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher, Jude Law. Rated PG for thematic elements and some mildly scary action/97m.

Life of Pi in 3D

Times: 11/22-25 early show: 12:10 (2D) 3:05 (3D) 6:00 (2D) 8:50 (3D)

A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor ... a fearsome Bengal tiger. Directed by Ang Lee. Starring Suraj Sharma, Irffan Khan, Gerard Depardieu, Adil Hussain, Rafe Spall. Rated PG for emotional thematic content throughout, and some scary action sequences and peril/127m.

An American city awakens to the surreal sight of foreign paratroopers dropping from the sky — the U.S. has been invaded and their town is the initial target. Without warning, the citizens find themselves prisoners and their town under enemy occupation. Determined to fight back, a group of young patriots seek refuge in the surrounding woods, training and reorganizing themselves into a guerilla group of fighters, the Wolverines. Directed by Dan Bradley. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson, Adrianne Palicki, Isabel Lucas, Connor Cruise, Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense war violence and action, and for language/92m.